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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.93, 39,645.84 and 15,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.93, 39,645.84 and 15,349.04 is: 23,016.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.93 : 39,645.84 = 15,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.93/39,645.84 = 15,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.93x = 39,645.84 × 15,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.93x = 608,525,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,525,583.99/26,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.27

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